Allen rubbed his arms and tried not to shake. Maybe there was some truth to what they'd said, but little of it got through to him. There hadn't been time for apologies or explanation. "No," he said with a slight shake of his head. "It was my fault... I can't... I can't save anyone. I couldn't then... and now..." At least Emily and Ravi had made it out ok.

He took a slow breath with a shuddering sigh. "You can't let her touch you."